Drummer Zig Wajler to judge for the International Hit Like A Girl Drumming Contest
By Danielle Brown, Arts Education Special Projects Coordinator – Tennessee Arts Commission teaching artist and drummer Zig Wajler of Hands On with Zig has been named as a judge for the 2017 International Hit Like A Girl Drumming Contest. This is the sixth annual global drumming contest for female percussionists. Its purpose is to spotlight […]
Read MoreArtEffect Project Now Accepting Applications
The ArtEffect Project, with cash prizes totaling $13,500, teaches students their power to create positive change by honoring the legacies of Unsung Heroes from history. The competition is open to U.S. and international students in grades 6-12, and is free to enter. The ArtEffect Project, with a $7,500 grand prize, gives students an opportunity to generate unique, […]
Read MoreArts Education Annual Grants Due Tuesday, January 17
By Ann Brown, Director of Arts Education – Reminder that the deadline for the following annual arts education grants is Tuesday, January 17 by 11:59 p.m. CST: Arts Education Community Learning (AE-CL) Arts Education Teacher Training (AE-TT) Arts360 Funds for At-Risk Youth (FAY) If you need any assistance completing your application in the new Online Grants System, […]
Read MoreState Fire Marshal’s Office Announces 2016 Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners
By Kevin Waters, Communication Director, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly recognizes the winning entrants in the 2016 Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Winners will be honored at an awards event on January 28, 2017 at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy in Bell Buckle, […]
Read MoreAFTA’s VANS Custom Culture Grant Deadline Approaching
From Ann Brown, Director of Arts Education — Americans for the Arts (AFTA) VANS Custom Culture Grant extended deadline is almost here — applications will close at 5 p.m. ET on December 16, 2016. These grants are available to public high schools (including charter schools) serving students in grades 9-12. The grants are intended to encourage the inclusion of the […]
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